The special enrollment period will continue until Aug. 15.
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FARGO Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has announced it will extend its special enrollment period until Aug. 15.
The extension will allow North Dakota residents to enroll in or evaluate health care coverage. There is no qualifying criteria for those who are marketplace-eligible to enroll. Our focus has always been our members, Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Dan Conrad said in a news release. The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for North Dakotans and we re here to offer support through comprehensive health care coverage that is available from this special enrollment period.
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